Millions of Americans are injured or even killed at their workplaces every year. In most cases, workers’ compensation will pay benefits to these injured workers or their families. But when does workers’ comp pay benefits? Who is covered, and what kind of benefits are...
If you’ve been hurt at work, you may be missing paychecks as you recover, the bills may be piling up, and you probably have questions. Like, how much is my workers’ compensation going to pay? Is it going to pay, or is the insurance company going to leave me hanging?...
If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to benefits under the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act, and you should understand what your rights are under SC’s workers’ compensation laws. Insurance companies – even workers’ compensation insurance...
Over One Million Back Injuries Annually Workplace injuries are unfortunately common, with millions of workers across numerous industries being hospitalized each year. Beginning in 2011, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) began tracking these injuries, occupational...
Easing Back Into Work After an Injury Choosing to return to the same workplace that you became injured in can be challenging for any employee. Before you return to work, remember that there are many things you can do to make your experience more manageable as you...
South Carolina Requires Workers’ Compensation Coverage Employers in South Carolina are required by law to carry workers’ compensation coverage if their business has four or more full or part-time employees. While a few exemptions exist, the state aims to protect...
